Original sin vs The Calling
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Calling takes 3 of 5 categories.
Original sinChoose it for a woody and rum character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
The CallingChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Original sin2/5
The Calling3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Original sin
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Calling
- Sillage & projection
- The Calling
- Value for money
- Original sin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Calling
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Original sinMAISON OLFACTIFThe CallingPhuong DangWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%
3.82/ 5 · 164 votes
Have 15%Had 6%Want 80%
Category winnerOriginal sinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
29%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
29%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Calling
SillageThe Calling
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOriginal sinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
rum91%
powdery83%
tobacco74%
sweet65%
vanilla56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
chocolate77%
aromatic69%
tobacco61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Jasmine
Heart
VanillaCinnamonSaffron
Base
SkinRumTobaccoSandalGold
Top
RumLavenderPink PepperCardamomCuminGreen MangoCypress
Heart
Guaiac WoodCinnamonSaffronClary SageCarnation
Base
ChocolateTobaccoCaramelVanillaSandalwoodLabdanumMuskPapyrus
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Cinnamon, Saffron and Rum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer17
Fall100
Winter67
Day33
Night100
Spring15
Summer8
Fall100
Winter62
Day55
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,751
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#4,679
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerThe CallingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriginal sin by MAISON OLFACTIF leans into the contrast between light and dark. It opens with a delicate hit of jasmine before settling into a warm, intoxicating blend of vanilla, rum, and tobacco. Designed for those who appreciate a bold aromatic scent, it sits comfortably on the skin during cool autumn evenings or n…
Reviews →The Calling by Phuong Dang delivers a bold, woody spicy profile built around dark chocolate and tobacco. It features an punchy opening of rum and green mango that settles into a resinous, warm heart. Best suited for cooler evenings, this unisex scent offers a complex, unconventional experience for those who appreciate…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Original sin or The Calling?
The Calling takes 3 of 5 categories. Original sin is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes; The Calling is rated 3.82/5 from 164 votes. Choose Original sin for a woody and rum character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Calling for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Original sin or The Calling?
They last about the same: The Calling 85/100, Original sin 84/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Original sin or The Calling?
The Calling projects furthest (The Calling 78/100, Original sin 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Original sin and The Calling smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and tobacco accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Cinnamon, Saffron and Rum.
Is Original sin or The Calling better for summer or winter?
Original sin suits evening wear; The Calling suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Original sin and The Calling?
Original sin has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Vanilla, Cinnamon and Saffron, a base of Skin, Rum, Tobacco and Sandal. The Calling has top notes of Rum, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon, Saffron and Clary Sage, a base of Chocolate, Tobacco, Caramel and Vanilla.
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